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also known as Sarah Merritt
Sarah is a workers' compensation attorney, representing injured workers throughout New York State. Sarah passed the 2008 New York State Bar Exam, but unfortunately became seriously ill in early 2009. After her recovery, she returned to the practice of law in 2012, representing employers and insurance carriers in workers' compensation claims. Grateful for her recovery and health, in 2021, she made the decision to take her experience and perspective and represent injured workers' and disabled individuals.
Sarah enjoys meeting with her clients and helping them successfully navigate the workers' compensation system during what can be a difficult time in their lives. In addition to litigating workers' compensation cases, Sarah has also had a number of appellate wins at the Board level and Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department. Sarah had the honor of presenting to her peers at the New York State Bar Association in 2014 on the Medical Treatment Guidelines.
Sarah received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from SUNY New Paltz in 2005. She earned her Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 2008. While attending law school, Sarah worked as a research assistant and a teaching fellow. Sarah was also an editor for the Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology. At graduation, Sarah was awarded the John B. Laurie Memorial Prize for academic merit and professional promise.
Sarah lives with her husband, teenage son, and young daughter in the Mohawk Valley.
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199 Water St., Ste. 1500, New York, NY, 10038
29 Client Reviews
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Posted by Justin | September 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Fantastic experience.
I hired Sarah in February 2023 after a work related injury. Dealing with Workers Comp can be an absolute nightmare. But, Sarah helped me navigate the entire process seamlessly. Always available to answer any questions or concerns and worked endlessly to make sure I was able to get the compensation...
Posted by Arthur | June 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Compensation case
I was referred to Sara from my shop steward from the job that I was working at. Sarah was very thorough with explaining everything that was going on with my case and she even looked into the past to find other stuff that was not sufficiently taken care of to add to my settlement. She went above and b...
Posted by Jake | June 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Top grade lawyer
Sara Baia has been a saving grace in the months of navigating the legal system. From going above and beyond to communicate with courts, employers, doctors offices and keeping her clients up to date as their case progresses. She has been a exemplary example of the kind of lawyer that having in your c...
Posted by Kevin | February 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Exceeds Expectations!!
Sarah and I began working together late last year. I called her for a consultation, she came HIGHLY recommended by several prominent attorneys in the Capital Region area. Sarah, my wife and I all met the night after I called her and she listened for hours. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of...
Posted by Richard | February 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer
Sarah is an excellent lawyer. She’s very knowledgeable in what she does . She is alway on top of everything with the case. Always available to answer any questions and or concerns I’ve ever had. Always made me feel comfortable.
"Sarah is tenacious litigator. Her drive and determination to succeed for her clients is what makes her stand out in the community, and why she is so highly sought out by both clients and law firms alike. Although unrelenting in her representation of her clients, she remains professional and courteous. Truly a remarkable attorney and human being."
"Sarah Baia has many years of experience in workers’ compensation which she relies upon in representing her clients. She is compassionate to her clients and does not back down from opposing counsel. She achieves outcomes for her clients that others would not."
General practice lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2008
John B. Laurie Memorial Prize, Albany Law School
2021 - Present
Associate Attorney, Klee, Woolf, Goldman & Filpi, LLP
2019 - 2021
Legal Counsel III, AmTrust
2014 - 2019
Senior Staff Attorney, The Hartford
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Stockton, Barker & Mead, LLP
2022 - Present
Albany County Bar AssociationCLE Committee
2022 - Present
Injured Workers Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Schenectady County Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Fulton County Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
Reversal of the Workers’ Compensation Board, finding that an injured worker who was directed to park offsite and is injured in an offsite parking lot has a compensable claim.
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Medical Treatment Guidelines
2008
English
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